Order chicks in December a good idea?

Wait and time your order for March. Don't try to do anything in January or February. There is too much chance of a weeks-long hard freeze, cold snap, blizzard, etc..

In early March, make sure you have plenty of lumber on hand for the wood stove and some fuel on hand for the generator, as well as having your brooder setup ready.

Between now and March, select the breeds you want (along with ordering garden seeds).
 
I have ordered Jan 2 chicks, I had a bunch and they came in just fine. I had some in late Oct. it seems that was too cold, I only ordered 15 that time. If ordering in cold weather again, I would ask or pay for a heat pack.
 

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